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L597 DND

1993 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 DND
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 82,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,550 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie rod arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 82,550 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under, behind front wheel up to inside door shut. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,418 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 82,409 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 81,912 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 81,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,681 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,462 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 71,965 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,207 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 71,207 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,059 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,274 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 66,274 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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L597 DND is a 1993 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L597 DND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L597 DND registered?

L597 DND is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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